But, one way or the other, she has to go. The typewriting is on the wall – and it’s as clear as an extortion note written in bright red crayon.

It’s one thing to survive a political embarrassment. I mean, it could have been worse: She could have shot someone.

But it’s another to survive when you’ve become a major political liability for your party.

The Senate Democrats I’ve talked to are more than prepared to dump her. The question is whether Hanna is ready to be the dumpee.

According to the logic of some, Hanna’s resignation could be considered a “big public relations hit,” as if the damage hasn’t already been done. Yet while insiders have whispered to their favorites in the media surrounding the controversy, not much has been heard from the public – especially Hanna’s Jefferson County constituents.